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Anakena surfForecast / Easter Island / Chile
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Anakena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Anakena sea temperature is
24.3° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Anakena this week:
The surf forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Anakena in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 17th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Anakena over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | |
331 | 471 | 1066 | 1507 | 1586 | 1000 | 621 | 462 | 421 | 614 | 640 | 534 | 557 | 549 | 295 | 199 | 432 | 444 | 528 | 1244 | 1162 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 3:38AM0.75m | 3:39PM0.59m | 4:34AM0.78m | 4:40PM0.54m | 5:39AM0.80m | 5:57PM0.50m | 6:49AM0.83m | 7:25PM0.49m | 8:00AM0.86m | 8:48PM0.50m | 9:06AM0.88m | 10:00PM0.54m | 10:07AM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.16m | 9:59AM0.25m | 9:44PM0.16m | 11:11AM0.25m | 10:37PM0.18m | 12:33PM0.24m | 11:40PM0.20m | 1:55PM0.21m | 00:54AM0.21m | 3:08PM0.17m | 2:11AM0.21m | 4:10PM0.12m | 3:24AM0.20m | 5:03PM0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 904 | 492 | 993 | 696 | 334 | 443 | 421 | 462 | 349 | 228 | 640 | 534 | 557 | 549 | 295 | 199 | 432 | 334 | 311 | 1244 | 1162 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | NW 16 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 246 | 371 | 41 | 199 | 212 | 161 | 33 | 62 | 421 | 614 | 154 | 149 | 112 | 77 | 73 | 49 | 17 | 444 | 528 | 217 | 1109 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NW 16 | E 10 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NNE 6 | NW 11 | SSE 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | W 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 90 | 8 | 80 | 75 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 61 | 61 | 56 | 52 | 23 | 52 | 152 | 167 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 56 | 127 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 331 | 471 | 1066 | 1507 | 1586 | 1000 | 621 | 430 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | — | 48 | 9 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3541 | 3541 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3562 | 3526 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3526 | 3526 | 3562 | 3526 | 3526 | 0 | 8 |
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Information about the Anakena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Anakena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Anakena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Anakena surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Anakena) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Anakena may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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